Welcome to FRNSC 200

Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation

Introductions Instructor: Angela Cacioppo

Course Assistant (CA): Eric Fashano

FRNSC 200 Lectures: Monday 6pm to 8pm EST Group / Team Meeting: Monday 8pm to 10pm EST Utilizes various technology platforms

Adobe ConnectANGELCourse Content Website (CCW)Google Drive VoiceThread

Adobe ConnectGroup Collaboration

Adobe ConnectAdobe Connect is a web conferencing software that

allows users to conduct group collaborations

How FRNSC 200 will use this platform:Live lectures – main meeting roomGroup Discussions – main meeting roomTeam meetings – individual team meeting rooms are

available for team members to meet outside of designated discussion times

NOTE: adjusting the view panels in any of the meeting rooms changes the view for everyone in the room – Please DO NOT fiddle with the panels!

Adobe Connect (2) REQUIRED – a working headset

with microphone Run “Audio Setup Wizard” to

test your microphone and speakers before each meeting Meetings Audio Setup

Wizard Please refrain from using the

built in microphone and speakers, as they tend to cause feedback interference

Student introductions and microphone test

Remember to mute your microphone when you are not speaking!

Adobe Connect (3) Other features:

Change your status Chat Screen / document share Whiteboard Notes File share

Quick Start Guide

Adobe Connect (4) Troubleshooting

Audio issues Ensure your microphone and speakers are both turned on and at an

appropriate volume Run the “Audio Setup Wizard” You may have elected to deny the Flash Player access to your computer’s

microphone. To verify this, right click in the meeting window and choose Settings to view your Flash Player settings. In the dialog box, choose Allow.

Verify that the correct microphone is being recognized by the Flash Player. To do this, access the Flash Player settings dialog by right clicking in the meeting window, and select the Microphone Tab. Check that your microphone is selected in the dropdown and that the Record Volume is at an appropriate level.

Try logging out completely (including closing your web browser) and then log back in

Test Connectivity Adobe Connect Support Center

ANGELCourse Management System

ANGELANGEL is Penn State’s course management

system

How FRNSC 200 will use this platform:Communication through course emailsSubmit assignments via ANGEL drop boxesComplete assessments, such as exams and

quizzesView progress / grades

ANGEL support

ANGEL (2)All emails for this course should be sent via the

ANGEL “Communicate” tab

Course Content WebsiteThe Course Material Homepage

Course Content Website Course Content Website (CCW) is a website that houses all the course

material

How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Meeting room access Course Material – broken down by lesson topic

Key words and concepts Readings Tutorials

PowerPoint’s and recorded lectures Syllabus

Student assignment calendar Lesson topic overview Lecture schedule

How to succeed in this course COMMUNICATION and TEAMWORK are key!

NOTE: Please ensure you read though all the material posted under the “Getting Started” menu!

Google DriveTeam file / assignment share

Google DriveGoogle Drive is file storage and synchronization

service

How FRNSC 200 will use this platform:Team assignments – allows you to work in real timeTeam discussion forum

CA’s notes about lesson topicLesson study guides

NOTE: You need an active Google account

Google Drive FAQs

VoiceThreadInteractive pre-recorded lectures

VoiceThreadVoiceThread is an application that allows faculty

members to communicate using images, videos, documents, and presentations at the center of a conversation

How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Pre recorded lectures

Enables students to comment and discuss each lesson topic

NOTE: You will need to subscribe to FRNSC 200 VoiceThread. The link is posted on the CCW under PowerPoint’s and Lectures section.

VoiceThread FAQs